Browsing Master's Theses--UW-Whitewater by Title
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The affects of forgiveness on the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of sexual trauma
(2007-05-01)This study continues research pertaining to the affects of forgiveness on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms resulting from sexual trauma. The research question asked whether or not the ability to forgive would ... -
African agricultural water efficiency: a technical efficiency analysis of African agriculture
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2015-12)I investigate the impact water resource management and use of water inputs have on the efficiency of agricultural processes in Africa. The data was collected from NASA’s Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP), ... -
Anaerobic power profiles for track and field
(2008-12-02)This research sought to determine the importance of lower and upper body muscular power in relation to performance in track and field events. During the late competitive outdoor season, 32 male and female track and field ... -
Analysis of privacy threats in internet of medical things (IoMT) using machine learning
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2022-12)The growing market for Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) promises new conveniences for consumers while presenting new challenges for preserving consumers’ privacy. Most of the IoMT devices have sensors that keep capturing ... -
Applications of the principle of least effort in data transformation
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2019-12)I am interested in applying the Principle of Least Effort to data transformation in an effort to solve three important challenges in using video games as a testbed for the study of inverse reinforcement learning. These ... -
Applying social learning theory constructs to better understand non-prescription stimulant use in college students
(2017-01-03)Non-prescription stimulant use (NPSU) among young adults is a growing concern on college campuses, however there are only few studies that have empirically examined this phenomenon. The purpose of the present study was ... -
An approximation algorithm with additive error for extensive-form, pure Stackelberg games with a chance player
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-11)Substantial work has gone into finding techniques for solving real-world sized Nash games. Stackelberg Equilibria is another important solution concept for game theory models relevant to Computer Science, but much less ... -
Art and science: an interdisciplinary approach
(2006-12)Artist’s Statement: The work represented in this show was created over an eleven-year time span. The content within the pieces reflect upon three unrelated autobiographical events or themes but there are two points of ... -
Assessing death anxiety in employees in a hospice setting
(2012)To measure hospice employees' perceptions of their own death, I implemented the Revised Death Anxiety Scale (RDAS) with a sample of 128 hospice employees. Participants were asked to include other information including age, ... -
Assessing death anxiety in employees in a hospice setting: a correlational study
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2012-07-23)To measure hospice employees’ perceptions of their own death, I implemented the Revised Death Anxiety Scale (RDAS) with a sample of 128 hospice employees. Participants were asked to include other information including age, ... -
Assessment of Leadership Involvement Team Training : residence hall leaders at University of Wisconsin--Whitewater
(2012)The purpose of this study was to assess Leadership Involvement Team (LIT) Training at UW-Whitewater. LIT is a group of student volunteers in the residence halls who meet as a programming body for the residence halls. This ... -
Assessment of Leadership Involvement Team Training: residence hall leaders at University of Wisconsin--Whitewater
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2012-05-04)The purpose of this study was to assess Leadership Involvement Team (LIT) Training at UW-Whitewater. LIT is a group of student volunteers in the residence halls who meet as a programming body for the residence halls. This ... -
Audio generation from a single sample using deep convolutional generative adversarial networks
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2021-12)Training neural networks require sizeable datasets for meaningful output. It is difficult to acquire large datasets for many types of data. This is especially challenging for individuals and small organizations. We have ... -
Autism in the workplace : testing the self-efficacy of adults with autism spectrum disorder when using new media as a mediated training stimuli
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2017-12)This study examined the effects of a multimedia training stimuli, which included one of the newest interactive medias – virtual reality. The main purpose of the study was to test the impact of multimedia on the self-efficacy ... -
A bird can not set my agenda : the role of source types on credibility in agenda setting on Twitter
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2017-12)The literature on McCombs and Shaw's 1972 theory of agenda setting has a robust history with over 425 empirical studies as of McCombs and Reynolds 2009 review. The rise of social media has allowed scholarship on agenda ... -
The blending of standard English with African American ebonics : accommodating to each other
(2011)This study investigates the perception of speaking Ebonics in situations in a classroom, at work and at an informal social event. Using communication accommodation theory, this investigation into African American communication ... -
Building an intuitive and friendly data collection framework to analyze human factors involved in software development
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2021-04-30)Despite the most important aspect of software products being the people who design them, the research literature concerning the people in question is somewhat sparse and limited. The research that currently exists, while ... -
Casino establishment, effects on income and unemployment : evidence from New York State
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-02)Using New York State Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs) data from 2005 through 2011, I estimate the effects of casino establishment, and having casinos in surrounding PUMAs on per capita income and percentage unemployed. ... -
Censoring the Filthy Fifteen : the rise of the music rating system in America
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2021-05)This research paper will analyze lyrics used as examples for justification of a music rating system in the 1985 Record Labeling U.S. Senate Hearing. The study contributes an important component to the field of censorship ... -
Characteristics of employee-initiated complaint inspections occurring in Wisconsin
(2009-05-20)To ensure that U.S. employers protect employees from occupational hazards, OSHA is authorized to conduct workplace inspections. Employees have the legal right to initiate an OSHA inspection predicated on occupational ...